ANCO 56

Can Anyone tell me if the engine oil filter canister on a 2022 RX350 is plastic or aluminum? If it is in fact plastic, is it recommended to swicth over to aluminum? Thank you Anthony

Thank you Lexi very good info I will try my local Toyota dealer part # 04152-YZZA1. You are right my local Lexus dealer sells for $10.

Yes Les. I have had my first 6 mos service already at dealership. In approx 2500 miles or 6 mos. it will be time for the year service. then after that it will be on me to cover oil changes. I just want to be prepared for all I have been reading about overtightened filter canisters and leakage. I want to know best course of action as a preventative measure. Either a metal canister or a spin on filter adapter.

Hello to all: I have a 2022 RX350. I would like to know if the oil filter canister assembly on the vehicle is plastic or metal? If its plastic, is a metal one avaiable? Would replacing with a metal assembly void the vehicle warrantee? I have also seen that an adapter kit for a spin on filter is made as an aftermarket kit. Would that be recommended? Also, where can I purchase genuine Toyota oil filters without paying dealer prices. I plan on doing my own in between Scheduled service oil changes myself. I drive about 2500 mile every 6 mos., so I don't believe in that 10000-mile interval crap, I'll do every 6 Mos. myself Any and all advice will be welcome. Thank you

It may be the cable to the starter is bad,or possibly starter solenoid sticking. Sometimes if a car doesn't start, taking a hammer and banging on starter may loosen stuck solenoid or gear and car will start. if this is the case then starter is bad.It may be a number of things EG: Battery,starter,cables etc. Best way is to have a pro or someone who knows about these things look at it. Sooner or later it needs to be fixed and it will cost. No getting around it.

Thanks to the people who took the time and concern.Many miles of happy motoring to all. I will be sure to keep checking and possibly helping others in return. I’ve worked as an aircraft mechanic in the past as a member of the US Air Force and for a time as an Oldsmobile dealer mechanic many years ago. I should have known better, any info I can provide in the future I will be happy to share.

Thank you! Iwill. I really enjoyed driving it back home from dealership today. What a relief!!

Yes thank you for your responses. I was at dealership today and when the service tech showed me problem I almost fainted and I was so grateful. The crankcase was 2 qts. overfilled. Reason being I didn't push dipstick all the way down the dip tube. I was getting a false low reading and added 2 qts. due to my ineptitude. They drained and replaced oil and filter and problem solved. What an Idiot I am. Thank you, Lexus service. Outstanding!!! You can be sure I won't make that mistake again!!!

Thank you for your reply RX400H. If it in fact it was low from dealership would not the low oil warning buzzer and light come on? I'm really at a loss. Tailpipe is clean as far as I can tell, and I never noticed black or blue smoke from tailpipe. I'm really worried.

Thank you Rx400h for your reply. My tailpipe is clean and I've never noticed black or blue smoke and engine has always been quiet. If it was low from dealer wouldn't warning light ad buzzer come on? I'm really puzzled. I pray it's what you say it may be.

I purchased a new 2022 RX350. The manual states oil changes with 0W20 synthetic oil every 10,000 miles. I have had the car for 5 months and drive very conservatively. I decided to check the oil level this week for the 1st.time. assuming a new car would not have a low oil level. Never had a low oil light or warning buzzer. Much to my surprise the oil level was at low level on dip stick. I was shocked, so I went to auto parts store and purchased a quart of Mobil 1 0W20 synthetic and added to crankcase filler.I rechecked stick a few minutes later and again it was showing low on dip stick but was only halfway btwn low and full. I went to manual and read where it stated that to fill from low mark requires 1.9 quarts. So I went back to store purchased another quart and added to crankcase. This brought the level to full. My God I was really shocked that a car so new could consume so much oil in such a short time! I called dealership and they have scheduled a service to have a consumption test on my vehicle performed, Is this normal and has anyone else out there experienced this? Should I have cause for concern? Any and all advice would be appreciated. Thank you, ANCO 56